Nebraska City, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,287 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,993 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$576 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$701 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Otoe County
2
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Otoe County
4
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 1 6 28
Mar 2 4 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 53
Nov 2 2 39
Dec 1 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Hayward Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 1.9star
Nebraska City Middle School
<1 miles, SE · 1.4star
Nebraska City High School
<1 miles, NW · 2.8star

Colleges

Peru State College
16 miles, S · 1.9star
Bellevue University
33 miles, N · 3.2star

Hospitals

Chi Health St Mary's
1 miles, SW · 3.2star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
43 miles, N · 2.8star
Lincoln Airport
48 miles, NW · 1star
Kansas City International Airport
113 miles, S · 3.7star
Manhattan Regional Airport
114 miles, SW · 1star